Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024 | 15 sports disciplines, 161 medal events, all 16 districts onboard

Chumoukedima, 22 January (MTNews): The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) is gearing up for the State’s biggest sports meet – the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024, scheduled to be held from 12 to17 February across Dimapur and Chumukedima districts.

In a crucial meeting held on 22 January at its Games Headquarters in Chumoukedima, the NOA discussed detailed plans for the upcoming Games which will feature 15 sports disciplines, the NOA informed in a press release. The meeting was attended by 70 representatives from the Sports Associations, NOA officials, Chef de Missions, and Deputy Chef de Missions of the Games.

The Games will feature 15 sports disciplines, including archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cricket, football, lawn tennis, pencak silat, sepak takraw, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, belt wrestling, and wushu. All 16 districts of Nagaland are preparing to participate, with a total of 161 medals up for grabs.

The competitions will be held across four sports arenas, nine sports complexes, and facilities in Dimapur and Chumukedima. The main Games Village will be located at the Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence under Chumukedima district.

In line with other major sports events at the regional and national sports events, the Games will be divided into two phases and accordingly, the accommodation, food and logistics will be provided to the participants as per the schedule of the respective disciplines. Validity of the accreditation will also be as per the schedule of the respective disciplines. Certain sports disciplines like football will commence early in order to accommodate the fixtures, it was informed.

All sports associations and district teams have been requested to submit 10 flags each. All districts have been asked to provide the details of their flag bearers for both the opening and closing ceremonies. The event will be broadcasted live, enhancing the reach and visibility of the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024. All districts have also been reminded to submit bank details for efficient financial transactions.

“The Nagaland Olympic Association appreciates the support and solidarity that has been received from all sections of the people and further appeals to one and all to come forward and extend cooperation towards the cause of our youth, especially the arena of sports and games so that collectively we can make the event a grand success,” NOA appealed.